The PCI2S1P PCI Serial/Parallel Combo Card turns a PCI slot into two external 16C550 serial ports and one external EPP/ECP parallel port - an all-in-one solution that gives you both parallel and serial connections while taking up only one PCI slot.
Suitable for installation in a small form factor computer, the PCI serial/parallel card includes an optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket that makes installation easy.
Two 16C550 serial ports with data transfer up to 115.2 Kbits/sec
One EPP/ECP parallel port with data transfer up to 1.5 Mbits/sec
Includes optional low profile/half-height mounting bracket
Parallel port supports EPP, ECP, SPP and BPP
IRQ sharing eliminates conflicts between multiple cards
Advantages
Guaranteed compatibility with any PC running Windows®, DOS® or Linux® for simple integration into your application
All three ports share only one IRQ, minimizing system resources required for the card
Easy to install and use with full step-by-step instruction providing a hassle free serial solution
Applications
Self service automated machines and kiosks to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic card readers, bar code scanners, receipt printers, label printers
POS retail applications in grocery stores, and any other retail store to control keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers / card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
Bank teller workstations in either full profile or low profile versions to control their serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers / card swipes, printers, keypads / pinpads, pen pads
Standard ATM automated teller machines to control keypads, receipt printer, card readers / card swipes, touchscreen LCD's, camera control, etc.
Used to control multiple surveillance / security cameras in a parking structure, office building, etc.